Where I live it seems that marraige is more of an option than a priority.
Many people I know are companions, go away together on trips and/or live together without being married.
If you are going to share the same house, food, bills and bed why don't people get married?
It seems that marraige is more of an opton then a priority.
Why is marriage not as important as it used to be say 20-30 years ago?
2006-12-12 14:39:04 · 7 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
let me put it to you this way.
anything you purchase with your "friend" will be gone along with the "friend" when the party's over. and let's not forget if there is so little thought to the future with your "friend" i'll bet there will be no will in place either.
marriage is a contract honored by law and the courts.
if your "friend" dies you get nothing if you are only the "friend". NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU LIVE TOGETHER!
if you are older, social security is an issue also. fun and games only lasts till the party is over and then the reality of "single" and just playing house comes home to roost!
2006-12-12 14:48:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was wondering about that too you know.. and teeneagers these days engage in sex as early as 15 years old!! im not being prudent or anything, i had my first experience when i was 19 years old with my boyfriend of 3 years.. right now it seems the most natural thing to do and i dont find it nice.. as soon as they decide to ``see each other`` either they make love on their first date or move in to live with the other.. people these days dont take relationships seriously thats why they dont marry, they think that they can find someone again if the present relationship doesnt work and it will take time and money if they divorce.. i think marriage should be a priority, it should be given ample importance.. living with another person (say having sex with him/her) is not a game.. it means you share your life with someone, whatever happens you two will go through it counting on each other, trusting and loving each other like no one else could..isnt that what love is all about? and isnt sex ought to be making love? in my opinion, people nowadays ``just`` want to live with someone though unsure if they really love the person either for practice, fun or adventure thats why they dont marry..
you should not marry unless you really love the person or unless youre sure you really want to spend the rest of your life with that person.. there will always be problems and hard times in a marriage, but thats why it is bonded by love, so you could solve the problems together and grow by it with each other.. there`s no divorce in my country, but my husband is japanese and there is divorce in japan.. we dont want our marriage to end up in the possibility of divorce so we decided to marry in my country
marriage is hard but ill do my best to make it last like we promised in our wedding.. why because i love him..
2006-12-12 23:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by i cant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is not as important (for some) because 30 years ago women were merely beginning to explore more professional and personal possibilities. Nowadays more women are working and considering careers in conjunction to or instead of marriage.
2006-12-12 22:46:33 · answer #3 · answered by pinniethewooh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The women's liberation movement has made marriage a casualty and the laws are now unfavourable to men. Here is an opinion to ponder:
QUOTE:
What security is there for men in marriage?
If I cheat on my wife, she gets half my ****.
If she cheats on me, she still gets half my ****.
Why the **** should i get married?
UNQUOTE.
Equality of sexes has to be looked at afresh so that men no longer feel insecure.
2006-12-12 23:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by StraightDrive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not just where you live but its society. Marriage has no value in their lives. It like they think they may be together for a while but just in case it dont work out they dont have to worry about going through a divorce proceeding.
2006-12-12 23:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by PhillyDude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its an option....even thou I am divorced...I wouldnt get married again...easier to get up and leave if anything happens. Marriage is not what is was 20-30 yrs ago_
2006-12-12 22:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by Chickybabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why get married? It makes harder to leave when things go bad, and they almost always do
2006-12-12 22:43:17 · answer #7 · answered by Rocky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋